U.S. Women's Tennis Team Advances to Billie Jean King Cup Final
The U.S. tennis team reached the Billie Jean King Cup final after Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro overcame a set down to beat Britain. They will face Italy in the final, aiming for their first win since 2017. Both teams boast strong singles and doubles performances.
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The United States women's tennis team secured a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Britain, thanks to determined performances by Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro. Both athletes came back from losing the first set to clinch their singles matches.
Seventh-ranked Pegula triumphed over Britain's Katie Boulter with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 win, following Navarro's victory against Sonay Kartal in a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 match. The U.S. team's impressive comeback has positioned them to face defending champions Italy in Sunday's final.
The competition, previously called the Fed Cup, sees the Americans seeking their first title since 2017. Italy's lineup features top players like Jasmine Paolini and Elisabetta Cocciaretto, while both nations possess formidable doubles squads, setting the scene for an intense finale.
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